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IOC chief: Beijing Olympic Games "truly exceptional Games"

&$ &$International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge delivers a speech at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games closing ceremony in the National Stadium, or the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, China, on Aug. 24, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$ The Beijing... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Sun, Aug 24 2008

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